Old Swedes Amphitheater
Old Swedes Amphitheater at sunset

A summer of remembrance

Where Wilmington gathers under open sky.

A historic stone amphitheater on Church Street host to concerts, theater, civic ceremonies, and the year's most ambitious celebrations.

Featured Event

America 250

A Festival of Remembrance & Renewal

Saturday, June 27
12 – 5 PM
606 N. Church St., Wilmington

Five hours of fife and drum, opera, oratory, dance, and vintage jazz — a free public festival honoring 250 years of the American story.

  • 12 – 1 PM
    Delaware 1st Regiment
    Fife & Drum Band
  • 1 – 2 PM
    OperaDelaware
    American Music of the 20th Century
  • 2 – 3 PM
    John Moore
    “Echoes of a Prophet” — MLK life & speeches
  • 3 – 4 PM
    Pieces of a Dream
    Dance performance
  • 4 – 5 PM
    Vintage Jazz
    Closing set
Free Admission · All Are Welcome
America 250 festival poster

Upcoming Season

All events at the amphitheater

JUN
27
Featured

America 250: A Festival of Remembrance & Renewal

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Five hours of music, oratory, and dance honoring 250 years of American history.

TBA
Concert

Summer Concert Series

To be announced

Additional dates for the 2026 season will be announced soon.

TBA
Theater

Theater Under the Stars

To be announced

Stay tuned — more performances are being added to the calendar.

TBA
Community

Civic & Community Gatherings

To be announced

Ceremonies and community events to be confirmed.

The Venue

A stone stage with two centuries of voice.

Open-air acoustics

Curved stone tiers project sound to every seat without amplification.

Programming

May – October — concerts, theater, lectures, and ceremonies.

Historic Wilmington

Adjacent to Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, founded 1698.

Free & open to all

Admission to every event is free — no tickets, no reservations required.

Vendors

Bring your food truck to the amphitheater.

We're happy to host you.

We're accepting applications from food trucks, food vendors, and artisans for our 2026 summer season. Tell us about your business and we'll be in touch within a week.

  • · Crowds of 200–300 per event
  • · Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the show
  • · Power hookups available on request

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Come find your seat

606 N. Church St.

Wilmington, DE 19801

Contact

Get in touch.

We'd love to hear from you.

Questions about an event, press inquiries, private rentals, or accessibility — drop us a note and we'll reply within two business days.

Mail · 606 N. Church St., Wilmington, DE 19801

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